PRIYADARSHANI HIGH SCOOL ,BHOSARI

SUBJECT – SCIENCE

CLASS- VIII

LESSON -CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT AND MICROORGANISM:FRIEND AND FOE.

A. Multiple choice questions:

1) The crops that are sown in the rainy season are called_____________

(a) Kharif crops (b) rabi crops (c) cash crops (d) none of these

2) Which of the following is not a rabi crop?

(a) wheat (b) potato (c) rice (d) mustard

3) The process of loosening and turning of the soil is called______________

(a) ploughing (b) levelling (c) manuring (d) none of these

4) Animals kept on farm are called_________

(a) livestock (b) pets (c) farm animals (d) none of these

5) Cultivating crops and rearing animals in individual farms is called _______________

(a) farming (b) agriculture (c) mixed farming (d) none of these

6) A farmer perform some tasks for cultivation of a crop are called _______________

(a)sowing (b) preparation of soil (c) agricultural practices (d) none of these.

B. Answer the following.

1. Rohan had idli in his breakfast which he found very soft & fluffy.

a. What made the idli soft & fluffy , according to you?

b. Which organism was responsible for making the idlis soft & fluffy ?

2. What is the role of microorganisms in enriching the soil?.

3.Discuss, how microorganisms play a vital role in agriculture.

C. Give reasons for the following.

1. Food kept in the open by hawkers should not be consumed.

2. Vacuum packing is commonly used to store nuts.

3. Stems of sugarcane show dull red colour along with White patches on stalks.

4. Common cold and conjunctivitis are communicable diseases.

5. Microorganisms can help in the production of fuel for energy.